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This heart shaped oven mitt is a cute sewing project you can make for Valentine’s Day or for all year. Crazy Little Projects has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. Or, if hearts aren’t your thing,… Read more ... 
Sew a blanket hoodie out of fleece and sherpa with this free pattern! Sew Much Ado has a free pattern you can use to make this cozy blanket you can wear like a hoodie. The free sewing pattern includes sizes… Read more ... 
This cute, high collar party dress for the 5″ Chelsea dolls in Barbie’s world whips up in no time! It only calls for a little ribbon, and can be for any occasion. DIY Barbie Blog shows how you can make… Read more ... 
Help soothe away a bump or bruise with these felt owie owls! You can keep them in the freezer so you’ve always got a cold pack to put on an owie. Handmade Heather shows how you can make them from… Read more ... 
These cute Barbie stocking caps are perfect for doll play any time of year. All you need is one stray sock to make two hats. DIY Barbie Blog has a tutorial showing how to make this easy DIY hat for… Read more ... 
Sew a pretty little quilted pouch from mini charm squares
! Chez Vies has a tutorial and video showing how . Use purchased mini charm squares to make this adorable little pouch, or do some scrapbusting and cut the 2.5″… Read more ... 
Learn all about the benefits of using 100% linen bath towels! I’ll admit that I had never heard of using 100% linen
for bath towels before. This post from Reragg explains the benefits of using linen bath towels, and also… Read more ... 
Knot bags are easy to sew, and are the perfect casual bag for summer! You can easily carry it on your wrists, with one strap looping around the other to serve as a closure. No zipper, no snaps necessary! A … Read more ... 
Key to sewing clothes that look how you like is starting with the right kind of fabric. Some types of clothes look best sewn from lightweight, drapey fabrics while others look best from fabrics with more structure. With so many… Read more ... 
Probably my favorite part of spring is spending time outside in my yard. Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make an upcycled jeans garden apron. So smart! I think we all have a pair of jeans (or two) around… Read more ... 
Sew a cute Christmas gnome table runner to add holiday cheer to your home! Mom of 5 Trying to Survive has a free pattern for this Christmas table runner that you can use to make one. The applique gnome and… Read more ... 
These little felt candy corn pennants would be so cute on a wreath! They’d also be adorable on wooden sticks as plant stakes or peeking out from a Halloween decor display. You can find a tutorial for making over at … Read more ... 
If you’re out and about with a baby, chances are you’ll need to do a diaper change on the fly. These travel diaper changing mats are just the thing! Slim and easy to carry, they fold out to make a… Read more ... 
The holiday season will be here before you know it. Get a head start on holiday sewing with these fabric key fobs. They make great gifts for friends, neighbors, and coworkers! Chezvies has a tutorial showing how you can make … Read more ... 
This retro apron has such charming vintage design! You can make it with a free pattern from Mom of 5 Trying to Survive. There’s a sweetheart neck, a flared skirt, and some adorable pockets trimmed out with ric rac. All… Read more ...